Episode 44

Slow and Steady Wins the Race with Chris Hughes

Published on: 22nd November, 2023

Today’s Performance Mindset podcast features Chris Hughes from Track Shack in Orlando, Florida. Amy sits down with her friend to chat about Track Shack, which has been in business for more than 45 years, the role events play in their business and community, and his “why” for Track Shack as it continues to grow and evolve. They also delve into creating a mindset centered around gratitude, support, and recognizing what no longer fits into your life.

Listen in as Amy and Chris get to know one another just a little bit better and share some of the lessons they’ve learned on their family business journeys.


In this episode, you’ll hear:


  1. Chris Hughes’s background with a family business, the lessons it taught him, and why he’s grateful for the experience.
  2. How being closed on Sundays impacts Chris’s family business and why they returned to being closed on Sunday after trying it as a business day.
  3. The changes to their business following the COVID-19 pandemic.
  4. Initially, using events to drive traffic to the retail store and the evolution of the events into developing a community.
  5. Chris’s “why” for Track Shack and his desire to share it with future generations.
  6. His desire to make fitness accessible to everyone--no matter what their fitness level is
  7. Why choosing to build something slowly and methodically is the path to success.
  8. The role of gratitude in success and having a mindset of moving toward success instead of coasting.
  9. Being unafraid to ask others for support and help when you need it.
  10. The reason your worst-case scenarios are often much worse than reality.
  11. How rebuilding your mindset can lead to realizing what no longer fits your life.
  12. Chris’s interest in stoicism and what he’s learned from it.
  13. What a typical day looks like for Chris Hughes.


Connect with Amy Calandrino here:

Beyond Commercial

CREi Summit


Connect with Chris Hughes:

LinkedIn

Track Shack website

chris@trackshack.com

Instagram


Next Episode All Episodes Previous Episode

Listen for free

Show artwork for The Performance Mindset Show

About the Podcast

The Performance Mindset Show
Insights for high performers in business, leadership, and real estate.
The Performance Mindset Show is where high achievers come to grow. Hosted by commercial real estate advisor, entrepreneur, and author Amy Calandrino, each episode dives into the habits, strategies, and stories that help leaders think bigger, perform better, and build meaningful success in business and life.

Amy sits down with trailblazers across commercial real estate, entrepreneurship, investing, health, and personal development to uncover how they overcame obstacles, scaled their impact, and created lives built on intention. These conversations are honest, inspiring, and filled with practical insights you can apply immediately.

Whether you're a business owner, creator, investor, or someone who wants to operate at a higher level, this show will help you strengthen your mindset, sharpen your skills, and stay focused on what matters most.

If you want to grow, you’re in the right place.

About your host

Profile picture for Amy Calandrino

Amy Calandrino

Amy Calandrino, SIOR, CCIM, is a Director at Cushman & Wakefield with deep experience representing small and mid-sized businesses, family enterprises, and private investors throughout Central Florida and beyond. She is known for being a thoughtful listener, a creative problem-solver, and a strategic advisor who helps clients make informed decisions that support both their business goals and long-term wealth creation.

With a career rooted in guiding entrepreneurs and families through pivotal real estate moments, Amy brings clarity, structure, and actionable strategy to every assignment. She has completed hundreds of transactions across office, flex, and retail properties, and clients rely on her strong command of market trends, valuations, and space needs particularly within Winter Park and Greater Orlando. Her experience is backed by the SIOR and CCIM designations, reflecting her commitment to expertise and excellence in the industry.

In addition to her advisory work, Amy is the author of From Perfect to Real: Ditch Perfection, Shift Your Mindset, and Thrive on Your Terms, where she shares her SPORT Success System® for high performance. She is also the host of The Performance Mindset Show, a podcast featuring candid conversations with leaders in business, real estate, and entrepreneurship.

Committed to strengthening her community, Amy co-founded the Calandrino Foundation with her husband, Phil, to equip youth with the skills and mindset needed for entrepreneurship and financial empowerment. She also serves on the Park Avenue District Board in Winter Park.

Amy lives in Central Florida with her family. Outside of work, she enjoys golf, running, and staying active with her two children. Her faith, family, and dedication to helping others grow continue to guide her both personally and professionally.